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Search: Posts Made By: ColonelJLloyd
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-17, 06:38 PM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Killer, Phil! Just fantastic.

Killer, Phil! Just fantastic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-17, 07:17 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Man, that's a great color scheme, PCB. Also one...

Man, that's a great color scheme, PCB. Also one of the best looking Columbines I've seen; often the lugs are a little over the top for me. No Columbine hanger on that one?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-16, 07:43 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Here are the same brakes (which are great; good...

Here are the same brakes (which are great; good taste :)) I installed on a 62cm Trek. And I agree with whatwolf; cantis work great, but they are of no advantage in setup that's for sure. Did i miss...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-16, 02:31 PM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Beauty! Why the really long straddle cable?

Beauty!

Why the really long straddle cable?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-16, 09:56 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Too many spokes.

Too many spokes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-16, 07:17 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Sucks for you. No one cares.

Sucks for you. No one cares.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-16, 11:38 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Some are, it just depends. You need to mate...

Some are, it just depends. You need to mate "exact actuation" shifters with "exact actuation" RDs. Some SRAM MTB RDs use "exact actuation" while others use "1:1" or "X-Actuation".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-14, 10:13 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Looks good!

Looks good!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 07:29 PM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

I'm using Campy 10s on my trainer. It works well...

I'm using Campy 10s on my trainer. It works well in the trainer and on the stand, but I've never used it on the road.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-14, 08:13 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

I think you can afford to remove a link or two...

I think you can afford to remove a link or two from your chain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-14, 09:18 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Needs white tape and not yellow tires. Skin walls...

Needs white tape and not yellow tires. Skin walls on black rims are cool. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-14, 11:26 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Soma never stopped offering the Stanyan. They're...

Soma never stopped offering the Stanyan. They're available.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-14, 08:13 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

The Smoothie (not ES) is one of the best deals...

The Smoothie (not ES) is one of the best deals going for a steel road bike I think. They now offer matching carbon forks (aluminum steerer). I think they did a great job on the geometry and Tange...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-14, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Then I'm guessing it varies from region to region...

Then I'm guessing it varies from region to region because what you've typed is arrogant and incorrect. Take a scientific poll regarding the use of grub screw versus blind set-screw and see what you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-14, 08:40 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Is it a clamp or a grub screw?

Is it a clamp or a grub screw?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-14, 10:09 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Well done!

Well done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-14, 12:33 PM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Great build! I'm not aware of a rando bar with...

Great build! I'm not aware of a rando bar with cable channels. I actually prefer not to have them as I like to route the housing on either side of the bar making it wider on the top.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-14, 10:09 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

They have a super short reach. They're just a...

They have a super short reach. They're just a whole different animal compared to classic bend bars that actually have room on the tops for your hands. All the modern compact bars are very similar.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-14, 09:23 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Quite the opposite. The drop is so shallow and...

Quite the opposite. The drop is so shallow and the bend so sharp as compared to classic bend drops that I came to hate them. The reach is virtually non-existent. I've tried the Hwy 1 and the Ritchey...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-14, 01:46 PM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

A better solution would be a Nashbar 1" carbon...

A better solution would be a Nashbar 1" carbon cyclocross fork with aluminum steerer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-14, 12:40 PM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Aha! Yeah, I missed the whole chainring part. Mea...

Aha! Yeah, I missed the whole chainring part. Mea culpa.

My observation wasn't so much about the placement, just using STI on a classic, Cinelli type bend. It always strikes me as very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-14, 10:24 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

You mean exclusively? I ride in the drops a lot,...

You mean exclusively? I ride in the drops a lot, but I use the hoods. Your setups seem to suggest you don't ride on the hoods.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-14, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Say what? That bar/lever combo doesn't look...

Say what?

That bar/lever combo doesn't look all that comfortable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-13, 07:05 PM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

I think all silver or silver hubs and spokes,...

I think all silver or silver hubs and spokes, black rims (MSW) look really good with bikes that have color.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-13, 05:40 PM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Good looking Bianchi!

Good looking Bianchi!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-13, 08:28 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

The Miche cassettes are pretty good. I buy Miche...

The Miche cassettes are pretty good. I buy Miche or Veloce cassettes for under $45 from Ribble. Wheels are a different matter; I don't know much about cheap wheelsets. I would think a new, $200...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-13, 07:35 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

It's no more expensive than the comparable...

It's no more expensive than the comparable Shimano offerings; often less so.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-13, 08:58 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Sweet ride! I've never been a fan of those MAVIC...

Sweet ride! I've never been a fan of those MAVIC bladed spokes, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-13, 08:13 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

A23s and TB14s are both 23mm wide (so is the...

A23s and TB14s are both 23mm wide (so is the Archetype). The A23 weighs about 40g less than the TB14 and 20g less than the Archetype. I disagree with your assertion that only wider tires are suitable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-13, 07:55 AM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Those pedals really make that Bottecchia. I think...

Those pedals really make that Bottecchia. I think it needs a Campy aero post, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-13, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

That is a slick build!

That is a slick build!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-13, 08:00 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

What are the wheels on the Tommasini?

What are the wheels on the Tommasini?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-13, 10:49 AM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

That Ron Cooper is sweet!

That Ron Cooper is sweet!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-13, 12:09 PM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

I'll bet that bike is one of those "greater than...

I'll bet that bike is one of those "greater than the sum of its parts" kinda bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-13, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

1" threaded carbon forks might be out there, but...

1" threaded carbon forks might be out there, but I would definitely go threadless.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-13, 08:08 AM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

That Cannondale looks awesome, man! But, I've...

That Cannondale looks awesome, man! But, I've always been turned off by the juxtaposition of those large diameter top and down tubes with that fork. It would look even meaner with a black carbon fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-13, 07:56 PM
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

That Trek build is great! Love it. Great photo!

That Trek build is great! Love it. Great photo!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-13, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

You are correct; I misread an earlier post and my...

You are correct; I misread an earlier post and my response only served to muddy the waters. My apologies.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-13, 02:32 PM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

I'm aware of that. I was referring only to the...

I'm aware of that. I was referring only to the cog pitch (spacing) saying nothing of particular shifters or derailleurs as that's a whole 'nother can of worms.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-13, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

This gets posted a lot on this forum, but I don't...

This gets posted a lot on this forum, but I don't believe it's correct. My understanding that the sprocket/cog pitch for Shimano 7 and 8 is 5.0 and 4.8mm respectively. That's not a great difference...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-12, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

A shifter has one less "click" than cogs it...

A shifter has one less "click" than cogs it shifts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-12, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Not sure about the Sugino, but the Compass/RH...

Not sure about the Sugino, but the Compass/RH cranks are not 11s compatible.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-12, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

^ It does. But isn't risk-taking fun!?

^ It does. But isn't risk-taking fun!?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-12, 07:26 AM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Thanks, man. That's right, Veloce 10 with Shimano...

Thanks, man. That's right, Veloce 10 with Shimano 8. Hell, the Deore RD on the Voyageur is 6s SIS and still shifts as sure as any other combo I've tried. I don't hesitate to recommend the C10>S8...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-12, 08:13 AM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

We're almost to 100 pages! 1990 Schwinn...

We're almost to 100 pages!

1990 Schwinn Paramount OS

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8301/7819582860_a39360e863_b.jpg

1988 Schwinn Voyageur
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-12, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Nice. ...

Nice.

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=268998&d=1345741745
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-12, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

That is pretty cool, man. I don't want one, but I...

That is pretty cool, man. I don't want one, but I like it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-12, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,120
Posted By ColonelJLloyd

It's a stem that's meant for a threadless fork,...

It's a stem that's meant for a threadless fork, yes. It is the fork that is threaded or threadless.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-12, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By ColonelJLloyd

I have a bike with a converter too and I like it,...

I have a bike with a converter too and I like it, but (just to be a stickler) using an adapter does not threadless make. You're still using a quill stem, it's just two pieces now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-12, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,120
Posted By ColonelJLloyd

Sweet Schwinn, Doc!

Sweet Schwinn, Doc!
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